Offer Holder Event Choose UWE Bristol
Frenchay Campus 2 April 2022
Contents Welcome to your Offer Holder Event
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Why choose UWE Bristol?
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A city you'll want to call home
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Why I love living in Bristol
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A city of opportunities
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Get involved in your university community
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Make the most of your day
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Student support services programme Courses programme Courses index
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Welcome to your Offer Holder Event At UWE Bristol, we empower our students to make a choice. To choose a university that pushes itself as much as it pushes you. To choose a community that’s breaking boundaries and leading the way. To choose a passion that excites you and gives you purpose. Today is your opportunity to explore UWE Bristol for yourself. You’ll get to focus more on your chosen course, ask in-depth
questions about modules and find out what it’s really like to study here. You’ll also have the chance to take a tour of your department facilities, campus and accommodation. Plus, we’ll have experts available from Admissions, Finance and Disability Services so you can ask any questions you might have. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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Why choose UWE Bristol? Everything we do here is focused on getting you real-world ready. From our pioneering courses created in partnership with industry professionals, to over 100 courses with professional accreditation from industry bodies. Coupled with first-class teaching, our courses are designed to equip you with the most in-demand skills, and the kind of mindset that employers need. We want you to be the best you can be – and we’ll support you every step of the way. Don’t just take our word for it. The numbers below speak for themselves. • 36th in The Guardian league table. • 90% in work or further study within 15 months. • 79% in professional or managerial jobs within six months of graduating. • £300m invested in new facilities up until 2020. • Best place to live in the UK (outside of London) for under 26s. Read on to discover what makes Bristol a top student city. It’s easy to see why so many who come here never want to leave.
Student life in Bristol is great. There are lots of shops, restaurants, cafés, and exciting things to do. You can go shopping at Cabot Circus, visit the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, and try out the many different bars and cafés."
Razaan, BSc(Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate 2
A city you'll want to call home Famous for its independent thinking and unique style, Bristol is a city that dances to its own beat. Home to over 463,000 people, coming from 187 countries – you can find over 91 different languages spoken here, and 45 religions practised. Big enough to keep you entertained, small enough to be friendly, it's no wonder so many students love living in Bristol. After your Offer Holder Event, why not take a look around Bristol and discover it for yourself.
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Why I love living in Bristol Topping polls on a regular basis, Bristol a fantastic place to live and that’s why so many students choose to stay on here after studying. There’s so much going on. Music? Arts? Culture? Sports? Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it here. Read what our students love about living in Bristol and picture yourself living here too.
Food lover’s Bristol Crowned the ‘Best Culinary Destination’* and ‘World Vegan Capital’**, foodies will be wowed by Bristol’s food scene. “I like to take a walk along the river, stop for a burger from 3 Brothers Burgers, and then in true west-country style pop into The Apple for a cider!”
Ilaria, BA(Hons) Criminology and Sociology Sources: *World Food Travel Association: Food Trekking Award 2019 and **Chef’s Pencil in 2020 for third consecutive year.
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Music lover’s Bristol “Bristol has such a dynamic music scene, with unique venues hidden all around the city. My favourite was going to a floating concert on Thekla, an old boat moored in the harbourside.”
Daisy, BSc(Hons) Forensic Science
Bristol’s green spaces “There are plenty of parks in Bristol. I really like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and its surrounding green areas. Also, Ashton Court and Leigh Woods make for a lovely afternoon walk.”
Eden, BSc(Hons) Architecture
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A city of opportunities If it’s exciting opportunities you’re looking for, you’ve chosen the right city. Bristol has lots to shout about - from its strong engineering history and a thriving financial services sector to a buzzing creative sector in one of the UK’s leading creative powerhouses. It’s no wonder Bristol is on track to be one of the UK’s fastest growing cities for economic growth. For you, this means fantastic industry links that give you lots of real-world experience.
I did my placement year at Bristol Zoo Gardens as an invertebrate keeper, which helped me discover my passion for science communications. I want to make people aware how important invertebrates are to our survival, plus how awesome they are. This led me to study my Master’s in Science Communication at UWE Bristol.”
Laura, BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science MSc Science Communication
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Get involved in your university community At UWE Bristol, we know that your university experience is about more than getting a good degree. It’s the perfect time to try new things and make new friends too. So, get involved. With over 160 clubs and societies and plenty of volunteering opportunities, there’s so much to choose from.
I got involved in the reading buddy volunteering programme at Glenfrome primary school to help Year 6 pupils improve their reading skills. Like me, many come from families who don't speak English at home, so it's hard to get this help at home. It was rewarding to see them develop and knowing they would benefit. It helped me too as this work experience looks great on my CV.”
Inayat, MEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies 7
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Make the most of your day Today is your chance to dig a little deeper and find out more about UWE Bristol. Whether it’s comparing student accommodation options or having a look around the campus, you’ll have a chance to explore and picture yourself living here. Get a feel for your course at our taster sessions and pick up some useful tips from our current students too. If you haven’t been to an Open Day, take a look at today’s Student Support Sessions and Drop-Ins on accommodation, the admissions process and support services, which will help to answer any questions. You’ll also have the chance to go on a campus tour. Your course programme is where you can get hands-on and gather some more information. If you have a guest with you, check out the programme timetables for the sessions designed specifically for them. Here’s what the session titles mean: Taster lecture A mini lecture on a topic relevant to your chosen course. Taster session An opportunity to get a feel for university teaching. This might be a workshop, studio session or a practical lab session. Meet our current students Sessions are led by current students and may include student experience talks, Q&A sessions, student-led tours and demonstrations.
Course overview talk An overview of the structure and content of your chosen course. Guests sessions If you’re accompanying the applicant, these sessions are specially designed for you. How to find your course in the programme We’ve listed the courses alphabetically and colour-coded them in their faculty colours as follows: aculty of Arts, Creative Industries F and Education Faculty of Business and Law aculty of Environment F and Technology Health and Applied Sciences The faculty colour coding is also used on the campus map and on signage around the campus, so you can use this colour coding system to help you find your way around campus. Maps are available at the sign-in desk.
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Student support services programme Time
Activity
For
Location
12:45–13:00 13:15–13:30 13:45–14:00
Accommodation talks
Everyone
2D67
12:45–13:15 13:30–14:00 14:15–14:45
Student Money Service Q&A
Everyone
2D07
11:15–11:45
Guests session
Guests
2E25
11:30–15:00
Student drop-in
Everyone
2E27
11:30–15:00
Admissions Careers Service Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties Advice Library Services Placements and Study Abroad teams The Centre for Music The Centre for Sport Wellbeing Service
Everyone
Information and Advice Zone – Library foyer D Block
11:30–15:00
The Students' Union
Everyone
U Block 1
10:00–15:00
Accommodation advice
Everyone
Accommodation Zone – Glendinning lecture theatre foyer D Block
09:00–14:30
Accommodation visits
Everyone
Accommodation Zone – Glendinning lecture theatre foyer D Block
09:00–14:15
Campus tours
Everyone
Sign-in marquees
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Courses programme Time
Activity
For
Location
Aerospace Engineering 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
11:00–12:00
Course talk and tour
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
12:15–12:45
Foundation year talk
Offer holders
3Z015
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
11:00–12:00
Course talk and tour
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
12:15–12:45
Foundation year talk
Offer holders
3Z015
Architectural Technology and Design 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Costa (R Block)
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1R026
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
Costa (R Block)
09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Costa (R Block)
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1R026
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
Costa (R Block)
Architecture
Architecture and Environmental Engineering 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Costa (R Block)
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1R026
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
Costa (R Block)
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Time
Activity
For
Location
Architecture and Planning 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Costa (R Block)
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1R026
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
Costa (R Block)
Audio Music Technology 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
1N05
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1N05
Biological Sciences 10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
The Works
10:30–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
2L023
10:30–12:00
Guests session
Guests
2B025
Biomedical Science 10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
The Works
10:30–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
2H08/9
10:30–12:00
Guests session
Guests
2B025
Building Surveying 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
2Q050
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
2Q050
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2Q050
12:00–12:30
Drop-in with academic staff
Everyone
2Q050
Business and Events Management
12
10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
X Block Atrium
10:30–11:00
Course overview talk
Everyone
5X108
11:15–12:00
Taster lecture
Everyone
5X108
12:00–12:15
Meet current students
Offer holders
5X108
12:00–12:30
Guests session
Guests
2X242
12:15–13:15
Taster session
Offer holders
5X108
Time
Activity
For
Location
Business and Law/Law with Business 10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
X Block Atrium
10:30–11:30
Taster lecture
Everyone
3X109
11:30–11:45
Meet current students
Everyone
3X109
11:45–12:15
Guests session
Guests
2X112
12:00–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
3X109
Business Management with Marketing 10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
X Block Atrium
10:30–11:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
2X242
11:15–12:00
Taster lecture
Everyone
2X242
12:00–12:15
Meet current students
Offer holders
6X110
12:00–12:30
Guests session
Guests
2X242
12:15–13:15
Taster Session
Offer holders
6X110
09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
11:00–12:00
Course talk and tour
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
12:15–12:45
Foundation year talk
Offer holders
3Z015
Civil Engineering
Computer Science 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
4Q Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
4Q056
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
4Q Open Learning Area
Construction Project Management 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
2Q050
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
2Q050
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2Q050
12:00–12:30
Drop-in with academic staff
Everyone
2Q050
13
Time
Activity
For
Location
Creative and Professional Writing 09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Street Café –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
2S610
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2S610
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
3S710
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
Creative Music Technology 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
1N05
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1N05
Criminology and Law 10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
X Block Atrium
10:30–11:30
Taster lecture
Everyone
6X269
11:30–11:45
Meet current students
Everyone
6X269
11:45–12:15
Guests session
Guests
2X112
12:00–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
6X269
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
4Q Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
4Q056
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
4Q Open Learning Area
09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
4Q Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
4Q056
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
4Q Open Learning Area
Digital Media
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Time
Activity
For
Location
09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Resource Centre – S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
2S708
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2S708
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B020
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Resource Centre – S Block
09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Resource Centre – S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
2S704
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2S704
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B020
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Resource Centre – S Block
Early Childhood
Education
Electronic Engineering 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
11:00–12:00
Course talk and tour
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
12:15–12:45
Foundation year talk
Offer holders
3Z015
English Language and Linguistics 09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Street Café –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
3S705
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
3S705
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
3S710
12:30–13:30
Foundation Year drop-in
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
15
Time
Activity
For
Location
09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Street Café –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
3S711
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
3S711
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
3S710
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
English Literature
English Literature with Writing 09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Street Café –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
3S711
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
3S711
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
3S710
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
Environmental Science 10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
The Works
10:30–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
2KH01
10:30–12:00
Guests session
Guests
2B025
09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Street Cafe –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
3S512
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
3S512
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
3S710
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
The Works
10:30–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
2K05
10:30–12:00
Guests session
Guests
2B025
Film Studies
Forensic Science
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Time
Activity
For
Location
Games Technology 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
4Q Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
4Q056
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
4Q Open Learning Area
09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Street Café –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
3S710
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2S604
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
3S710
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
History
Interior Architecture 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Costa (R Block)
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1R026
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
Costa (R Block)
10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
X Block Atrium
10:30–11:30
Taster lecture
Everyone
2X112
11:30–11:45
Meet current students
Everyone
2X112
11:45–12:15
Guests session
Guests
2X112
12:00–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
4X112
10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
X Block Atrium
10:30–11:00
Course overview talk
Everyone
6X109
11:15–12:00
Taster lecture
Everyone
6X109
12:00–12:15
Meet current students
Offer holders
6X109
12:00–12:30
Guests session
Guests
2X242
12:15–13:15
Taster session
Offer holders
6X109
Law
Marketing
17
Time
Activity
For
Location
Mechanical Engineering 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
1Z Open Learning Area
10:00–11:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
11:00–12:00
Course talk and tour
Offer holders
1Z Open Learning Area
12:15–12:45
Foundation year talk
Offer holders
3Z015
Media Communications 09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Street Café –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
3S501
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
3S505
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
3S710
12:30–13:30
Foundation year drop-in
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
Primary Education (ITE) 09:30–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
Learning Zone –S Block
10:00–10:30
Course overview talk
Everyone
2B020
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2S703 / 2S705
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B020
09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
2R024
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2R024
Product Design
Product Design Technology 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
2R024
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2R024
Property Development and Planning
18
09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
2Q050
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
2Q050
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2Q050
12:00–12:30
Drop-in with academic staff
Everyone
2Q050
Time
Activity
For
Location
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management 09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
2Q050
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
2Q050
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2Q050
12:00–12:30
Drop-in with academic staff
Everyone
2Q050
09:45–10:00
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
2Q050
10:00–11:00
Guests session
Guests
2Q050
10:00–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2Q050
12:00–12:30
Drop-in with academic staff
Everyone
2Q050
Real Estate
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science 10:00–10:30
Meeting point and refreshments
Everyone
The Works
10:30–12:30
Taster session
Offer holders
2KH01
10:30–12:00
Guests session
Guests
2B025
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Courses index Aerospace Engineering
11
Games Technology
17
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies Architectural Technology and Design
11
History
17
11
Interior Architecture
17
Architecture
11
Law
17
Architecture and Environmental Engineering
11
Law with Business
13
Architecture and Planning
12
Marketing
17
Audio Music Technology
12
Mechanical Engineering
18
Biological Sciences
12
Media Communications
18
Biomedical Science
12
Primary Education (ITE)
18
Building Surveying
12
Product Design
18
Business and Events Management
12
Product Design Technology
18
Business and Law
13
Property Development and Planning
18
Business Management with Marketing
13
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
19
Civil Engineering
13
Real Estate
19
Computer Science
13
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
19
Construction Project Management
13
Creative and Professional Writing
14
Creative Music Technology
14
Criminology and Law
14
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
14
Digital Media
14
Early Childhood
15
Education
15
Electronic Engineering
15
English Language and Linguistics
15
English Literature
16
English Literature with Writing
16
Environmental Science
16
Film Studies
16
Forensic Science
16
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